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Unc Hospitals

101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · (919) 966-4141

General hospitalGovernment - StateEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$31what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$712.8Mnet income, all sources
17.1%margin on patient care alone
$84.1Mcost of charity care (3.0% of costs)
$70.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
842beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871250$80,528$28,791
Heart failure, with major complications 291147$44,739$19,791
Lung infection, with major complications 177101$50,625$24,411
Stomach and digestive disorders 39269$23,270$12,184
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64068$54,626$23,359
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69967$56,451$20,346
Pneumonia, with major complications 19366$41,951$19,683
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64166$26,903$13,086
Urinary tract infection 69063$27,985$13,543
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69863$61,320$26,598
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84763$50,609$19,835
Respiratory failure 18960$63,237$21,639
Kidney failure, with complications 68359$32,884$14,614
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26754$88,539$47,912
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06553$43,232$14,559
Lung infection, with complications 17852$31,977$14,949
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60352$27,652$14,837
Hip or knee replacement 47051$57,990$23,765
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31449$102,850$39,618
Sepsis 87249$36,415$16,325
Bowel surgery, with complications 33048$83,424$33,928
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48147$66,396$27,451
Heart stent 32246$68,657$23,010
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02545$112,860$43,752
Pneumonia, with complications 19445$24,187$12,661
Stroke, with major complications 06443$71,144$26,067
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16443$74,166$29,928
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30943$25,770$12,199
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28642$95,675$34,050
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32942$133,212$56,755
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30841$51,693$22,945
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00340$959,410$314,299
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37840$40,451$14,829
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68940$41,888$19,590
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27439$65,710$33,628
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37737$118,849$43,537
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85337$188,309$66,602
Anemia and blood disorders 81236$32,749$15,307
Delirium and other mental confusion 88436$61,583$33,133
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16335$108,576$50,481
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52235$64,184$27,540
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81134$37,679$18,953
Fainting 31233$27,870$13,297
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31533$36,910$15,113
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39132$40,577$18,353
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02731$61,373$26,641
Seizures 10131$45,512$15,951
COPD, with major complications 19031$40,194$17,584
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19131$29,172$13,205
Other digestive problems, with complications 39431$34,387$14,962
Kidney failure, with major complications 68231$63,330$23,681
Heart attack, with major complications 28030$46,018$21,861
Heart catheterization 28730$40,320$15,564
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26929$126,597$44,862
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44129$109,791$41,410
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83429$145,279$70,580
Heart attack, with complications 28128$30,845$14,008
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32728$61,915$29,334
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 83728$207,638$90,744
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84027$114,188$49,245
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02326$157,421$70,037
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05726$39,358$19,642
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54326$35,376$14,905
Kidney Transplant 65226$233,314$33,484
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33125$45,212$21,473
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84625$92,019$37,779
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86225$58,713$24,913
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98125$150,000$64,304
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17524$46,410$19,106
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48024$92,839$35,617
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29223$30,036$14,279
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32123$83,954$33,508
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91923$95,086$37,404
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20522$66,910$23,358
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02621$66,488$32,552
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20821$137,936$42,946
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37121$80,463$30,063
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39321$51,001$21,185
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09220$38,014$17,254
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22020$159,721$60,446
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65020$277,887$47,333
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66120$32,462$13,322
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05419$41,695$19,520
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25319$55,038$29,381
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30019$31,736$14,599
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37219$33,756$15,596
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38919$32,089$12,126
Back problems (no surgery) 55219$32,092$14,939
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 67419$66,305$27,343
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Cc 01218$116,629$49,291
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05618$84,899$27,199
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 14118$65,899$26,721
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16518$61,872$22,598
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43518$55,585$23,005
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66018$52,338$18,122
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06617$32,834$15,029
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 65417$64,672$30,999
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc or High Dose Chemotherap 83817$39,310$23,665
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87017$260,658$95,936
Non-Extensive Burns 93517$40,146$24,332
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 02016$185,865$92,088
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09116$78,589$26,395
Seizures with Mcc 10016$68,664$26,963
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20216$26,137$13,506
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41816$49,053$20,946
Diabetes, with complications 63816$35,759$14,296
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65716$40,942$19,880
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 00115$703,072$252,017
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant 01415$208,912$135,369
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant with Cc/Mcc 01615$197,536$75,526
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17615$31,697$14,303
Irregular heartbeat 31015$20,202$11,913
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32815$45,303$19,313
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37415$92,537$33,607
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39015$18,816$9,448
Cellulitis with Mcc 60215$63,201$21,177
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64315$70,550$23,635
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80915$27,154$15,762
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89715$22,260$13,269
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92015$69,024$24,560
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Mcc 01114$142,601$68,508
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 01814$1,354,277$432,773
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18414$44,532$16,123
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21914$291,053$105,264
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25214$118,604$47,521
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26614$168,425$74,494
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27014$198,920$62,658
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27114$102,258$39,330
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29914$126,111$46,435
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38814$41,825$22,210
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46014$103,540$40,632
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49314$86,061$30,732
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with Cc/Mcc 61414$83,520$36,432
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64414$37,905$16,459
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Mcc 81414$90,280$31,038
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90714$81,727$42,047
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94814$24,178$10,738
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02413$92,204$37,332
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18013$42,930$22,639
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 20613$32,733$13,365
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24313$66,718$25,520
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32613$162,123$63,175
Diabetes, with major complications 63713$47,875$20,533
Full Thickness Burn with Skin Graft or Inhalation Injury with Cc/Mcc 92813$326,431$138,637
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03612$47,103$20,203
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03912$38,498$14,713
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08512$52,329$26,511
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28312$73,318$24,545
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40612$66,323$32,611
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44212$34,418$14,381
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44512$43,705$16,098
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48312$100,301$50,141
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61712$126,186$44,870
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Ovarian or Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 73712$51,473$22,945
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86312$45,548$15,197
Fever and Inflammatory Conditions 86412$34,602$13,493
Viral Illness with Mcc 86512$44,671$22,289
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91712$42,277$21,975
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98212$85,468$34,038
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00411$478,799$188,982
Respiratory Neoplasms with Cc 18111$29,131$15,810
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23511$136,787$73,197
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25411$55,138$20,540
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43911$29,785$13,220
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45511$105,293$46,107
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54211$58,921$25,770
Minor Skin Disorders Without Mcc 60711$35,322$16,274
Thyroid, Parathyroid and Thyroglossal Procedures with Cc 62611$47,717$19,389
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84111$63,682$21,546
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90811$123,710$45,588

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